DESCRIPTION:

Clinical Resource Nurse - LPN

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.
• Leads training preferred or combination of Leads and/or leadership training courses.
• Current Manitoba registration with CLPNM in good standing required.
• Certifications preferred depending on the clinical area.
• BLS required.
• SPECIAL TRAINING: Successful completion of a relevant post basic program may be required or preferred in designated areas.
• Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Nursing care knowledge related to designated nursing area.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Principles of delegation.
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and other pertinent software.
• Minimum three (3) years within the past five (5) years recent related nursing experience and demonstrated strong leadership skills in the applicable area.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient/resident/client or group of patients/residents/clients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking/problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to implement change.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

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